Which trades does RAM supply for cruise ship refits?

Piping and pipefitting, welding and fabrication, mechanical trades, and outfitting personnel for planned dry-dock periods, onboard repair and defined cruise-vessel refurbishment scopes.

Can RAM work during a dry-dock period?

Yes. The mobilisation plan should identify the vessel location, dates, shifts, access restrictions, required trades and the interfaces with the shipyard, operator or other contractors. For work that continues outside the yard, riding squads can support defined onboard assignments.

Who supervises the work?

Under workforce supply, your organisation directs execution and RAM handles employment, documentation, mobilisation and workforce administration. Under technical subcontracting, RAM coordinates the agreed scope and supervision. The contract defines deliverables, interfaces and acceptance criteria before work begins.

Is there evidence of RAM's cruise-vessel work?

Yes. RAM has published an anonymised cruise-vessel dry-dock pipework case study showing installed pipework, flanged valves and supports. It supports RAM's pipefitting experience in a cruise-vessel dry dock; it is not presented as proof of every trade.

What should a refit enquiry include?

The vessel type, location, dry-dock or sailing window, required trades and work areas, plus drawings, specifications, shift pattern, supervision model and documentation requirements where available.

Cruise vessel projects · Europe

Cruise ship refit, repair & outfitting teams.

Skilled trades for planned dry-dock periods, onboard repair and defined cruise-vessel refurbishment scopes.

RAM MULTI INVEST Romania supports shipyards, contractors and vessel operators with piping, welding and fabrication, mechanical trades and outfitting personnel. Teams can work within your organisation or around an agreed subcontracted package; the project brief defines supervision, interfaces and acceptance.

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Installed pipework with flanged valves and supports in a cruise-vessel machinery space — RAM project photography · cruise-vessel dry-dock pipework

Technical scope

Trades coordinated around the vessel programme.

Cruise ship repair can involve replacing or restoring specific piping, mechanical or outfitting components. In contrast, a refit or refurbishment programme may combine several work packages within the same docking window. RAM agrees the required trades, work areas, supervision and handover responsibilities for each assignment.

Piping renewal and modification

Pipefitters and welders can support fabrication, removal, installation, repair and modification of vessel piping. First, identify the system, materials, drawings, access conditions and testing or handover responsibilities.

The published piping and pipefitting capability covers workshop spools, onboard installation and repair. Where welding is included, state process, material, position and qualification requirements separately.

Welding and fabrication

RAM supplies welding and fabrication trades for marine work in workshops, shipyards and onboard environments. Also review the documented process range and qualification boundaries under welding and fabrication.

Outfitting and accommodation work

Refit programmes can combine technical outfitting with work in accommodation and service areas. RAM’s wider marine capability includes outfitting personnel and supporting trades; both sides must agree the rooms, systems, materials, finishes and responsibilities for each project.

Mechanical support

Mechanical fitters and related trades may form part of an agreed repair or modernization team. Share the equipment list, technical requirements and expected handover documents so we can agree the right mechanical support for your project.

Dry dock and onboard execution

Plan the workforce around access, sequence and handover.

A dry-dock period concentrates many work fronts into a fixed window. Therefore, the mobilisation plan should identify the vessel location, dates, shifts, access limits and required trades. It should also define how RAM works with the shipyard, operator and other contractors.

For work continuing outside the yard, riding squads can support defined onboard assignments. The vessel’s operating status, route, accommodation, travel, permits and onboard authority structure must be clear before deployment.

RAM can supply personnel working under the client’s supervision or coordinate trades around contracted deliverables. In turn, the chosen model defines who plans the work, supplies materials and tools, controls inspection and accepts the completed scope.

For the planning context, read our guide to cruise ship dry dock planning, and our onboard repair team checklist. Then send the work package and required trades to RAM.

Published evidence

Cruise-vessel experience, with the work scope documented.

What the evidence shows

RAM has published an anonymized cruise-vessel dry-dock pipework case study. For example, the approved photographs show installed pipework, flanged valves and supports in a machinery space.

The record shows small-bore pipework, valves and supports in a confined technical space during a dry-dock assignment. Review these photographs against your planned pipe renewal or modification scope, then send the system details and drawings so RAM can assess the personnel and work package required.

Onboard outfitting experience

Our riding squads assignment records also describe RAM’s mechanical and interior outfitting work on Icon of the Seas, including the team size, locations and programme. This is a separate assignment from the dry-dock pipework case study.

Related marine capability

Marine services provides the wider shipbuilding and repair context. Newbuild, outfitting and ship repair covers execution stages and related published work, while the project portfolio brings the available evidence together.

The dry-dock pipework record is anonymised. Procurement teams can discuss the relevant assignment and request personnel, qualification and HSE documents.

Frequently asked questions

Which trades does RAM supply for cruise ship refits?: Piping and pipefitting, welding and fabrication, mechanical trades, and outfitting personnel for planned dry-dock periods, onboard repair and defined cruise-vessel refurbishment scopes.
Can RAM work during a dry-dock period?: Yes. The mobilisation plan should identify the vessel location, dates, shifts, access restrictions, required trades and the interfaces with the shipyard, operator or other contractors. For work that continues outside the yard, riding squads can support defined onboard assignments.
Who supervises the work?: Under workforce supply, your organisation directs execution and RAM handles employment, documentation, mobilisation and workforce administration. Under technical subcontracting, RAM coordinates the agreed scope and supervision. The contract defines deliverables, interfaces and acceptance criteria before work begins.
Is there evidence of RAM's cruise-vessel work?: Yes. RAM has published an anonymised cruise-vessel dry-dock pipework case study showing installed pipework, flanged valves and supports. It supports RAM's pipefitting experience in a cruise-vessel dry dock; it is not presented as proof of every trade.
What should a refit enquiry include?: The vessel type, location, dry-dock or sailing window, required trades and work areas, plus drawings, specifications, shift pattern, supervision model and documentation requirements where available.

Start with the work package

Define the refit window before the headcount.

Send the vessel type, location, dry-dock or sailing window, required trades and the work areas involved. Include drawings, specifications, shift pattern, supervision model and documentation requirements where available. RAM can then discuss a realistic team and delivery structure for the assignment.